Hydor FLO Rotating Water Deflector

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IT STOPPED WORKING AFTER DAY by DB

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 6/3/2009 from BUELLTON, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I set this up in my Nanocube and it worked great for one day. It's an awesome concept but only if it works. This one only did gfor a day. VERY DISSAPOINTED. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Average

Good for the price by TYLER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/13/2009 from EAST HAMPTON, NY

Comments: This little addition will do just what it says, it snaps on to MOST powerheads and will spin around while it diflects the flow. I would recomend this product, but only under the right circumstances. you get what you pay for with this little gadget, its cheap and easy to add on, but dosnt really make that big of a difference in my tank, I ended up taking it off in the end and using a the Natural Wavemaker/powerstrip with two Koralia 4's. Pros: Rotates and creates different flow, Cheap, Easy, Simple Cons:I had to modify my powerhead to get it to fit, Very low flow (it cut my flow way back), Can only handle small flow to begin with, Very bulky and sticks out vert far. It's not for everyone Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Below Average

Gets the job done by Nano-Regi

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 12/12/2008 from ORANGE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I've been using this for almost a year and I'm on my third one. It gets the job done for creating better flow in my BC8 but it's constantly locking up. I'd recommend it, but I'd tell people it will need replacing. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Work great by Bert B.

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/1/2008 from ALAMEDA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I already have a wavemaker but, this little gadget works well for additional hard to get areas. I'm glad to have added it to my 92 gallon bowfront corner tank. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

Good but not Great by N ARISMENDI

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 6/4/2008 from CLEMENTS, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: This is a good option if you have multiple flow points. It will restrict flow where attached but for $15 it's well worth the purchase price. I had ordered two but realized that it restricted my flow too much, but one works well. Many adaptors provided for multiple uses. Good for wave action but not for a large area. Therefore good but not great. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Unsatisfactory

piece o junk!! by JASEN CHAMBERLAIN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 5/28/2008 from DAVIS JUNCTION, IL UNITED STAT

Comments: This thing says it is made for specific gph, but I think that you need the extra gph to actually make it work well. Save your money and not buy this product, not worth it! I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Average

It's Okay by Gussy

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 4/18/2008

Comments: This unit works great but does not last more than a year even with regular cleaning as the gears will wear off. It just starts to spin slower and slower over time. Eventually having a snail crawling over it will make it stop. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Good Product by JONATHAN OVERTON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 3/17/2008 from KNOXVILLE, TN UNITED STATES

Comments: I have had this for over a year. Mine has never broken just needed to be cleaned. I really don't see how these can break like people say. There is some back flow due to the propeller but there is quite a bit of flow coming out of it, and i don't have it on a powerful powerhead. The ONLY problem i had was it didn't fit on my powerhead. Nothing a zip tie wont fix. I just customized it so it would fit. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Love the hydor flo by DAT NGUYEN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/26/2008 from SAN JOSE, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Before having the hydor flo, my corals would always be blown to one side. But since the addition of it my corals are swaying in different directions and looking much more pleasing. Not only is this healthy for them but it also makes the corals look soothing. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Keeps your tank moving. by VICKY WINTERS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 2/8/2008 from GASPORT, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: This is another great product that saves alot of money. Easy to put together, hook to your powerhead, clean. Keeps my various coral and fish very happy and didn't cost me an arm and a leg. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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it's ok by JAVIER GARCIA

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 1/14/2008 from LOMITA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: it's ok Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Working great by SCOTT THOMPSON

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 1/13/2008 from CHICO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: I bought the Flo to get more multi-directional water flow, and all my coral seems to love it. I first attached the Flo to a Maxijet 1200, but that ended up blowing a big hole in the substrate, so I swapped the 1200 out for a 900, and its been great since then. My coral have all seemed to extend even more than before with the Flo, and now my tank has multi-directional flow, which is always beneficial. The Flo comes with four different attachments for different powerheads, and installs in less than a minuet. Its the easiest thing to install and the benefits are worth it, plus its about 15$ cheaper here then at my LFS. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Awesome Wave Maker by DAN ZABLER

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/10/2008 from CEDAR FALLS, IA UNITED STATES

Comments: This is a great item. I have read reviews about this item not lasting long but mine has been working for a year and a half (I clean it on a regular basis). I have it on a maxi-jet 900 and it works great. My clown fish loves swimming in the current it makes. O ya it’s only $13. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

dunno by JOSH ADAMS

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 1/2/2008 from ADRIAN, MI UNITED STATES

Comments: I have had this one for well over a year. they do not like floating debris, as it gets in the gears and stops the rotation. it does reduce the flow from the powerhead(heck it uses the water pressure to make it rotate). i use it just to add a little difference to my tank (set at the back and middle of the tank pointing forward), I do like it. cheap version of a wave maker but you would have to step up a pump size or two and use 2-3 and it would be awsome. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Good so far by EO

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/25/2007 from VALPARAISO, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: Only had them in the tank for a week, so far so good! Pretty straight fwd and a great solution for random water flow. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Awesome by LINDY KORUS

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 12/17/2007 from PALM BAY, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: There is no better wave maker in the reef market. The fittings are suited for any round output pump so you can choose your own flow rate, though a smaller, less flow pump is best in my opinion since the wave is somewhat localized. They never stop workin and if you ever decide to move the wave in the tank it is easily removed and transfered to another pump. I have two at different flow rates in my 95 gallon reef and both fish and coral alike, love the ever changing water flow. This is ideal for mimicing the flow of the ocean. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Unsatisfactory

Waste of Money by Andrew

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 12/14/2007 from DOVER, DE UNITED STATES

Comments: Waste of Money, got this for my nano to help the flow, all it did was reduce the flow by half. Eventhough its only $10 its still a waste of money. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

Spinning like my rims by 2smokingbarrels

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 12/14/2007 from WEST COVINA, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Echoing earlier comments, the Hydor FLO is 1) Inexpensive 2) Functional and C) Gets clogged & requires cleaning every so often. I have two powerheads in the tank; I use the Hydor FLO for variance in the overall flow. I dig it fo sho. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Hydor FLO Rotating Water Defle by DAVID HANSON

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 12/12/2007 from SOUTH JORDAN, UT UNITED STATES

Comments: Exactly what I was hoping for. These fit the return tubes to my tank without requiring adapters and the resulting water flow direction is varied. An inexpensive alternative to wavemakers. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

Thumbs up! by GLENN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 11/14/2007 from MIAMI, FL UNITED STATES

Comments: I decided to try one of these 6 months ago and am very pleased with the results (especially considering the low cost). I have mine on a powerhead attached to my overflow so it's aimed along the back glass. This produces multiple surges per rotation because of the deflection off the back. There's some loss of pressure but the corals have definitely responded well to the surging. I'll be adding one to my second tank any day now... Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

great for the price by Artful-Dodger

Experience Level: Expert

Posted on 11/11/2007 from LITTLETON, CO UNITED STATES

Comments: These don't work as well as $1500 Tunze system with controller...but what do you expect for about $10? For a smaller tank or the reefer on a budget, these are a great way to diffuse the straight stream from powerheads or sump returns. They will occasionally jam (usually from a small snail wedged into the back) and will need to be removed for a quick scrub brush cleaning when doing other tank maintenance. I've got 7 in service now and have never had one break or "die". Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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water deflector by SAUL WASSERMAN

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 10/17/2007 from PALO ALTO, CA UNITED STATES

Comments: Definitely improved the water circulation in my tank, eliminating a few areas of horrible purple algae. However, these guys don't seem to last very long--the problem is the central rotor--they come apart by squeezing the rotor shaft and sliding it off. Over time the plastic gives way and they stop rotating. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

Great Value in 45 gal. by Gillie

Experience Level: Intermediate

Posted on 8/22/2007 from GARDEN CITY, NY UNITED STATES

Comments: I have a 36" 45 gallon deep reef tank. I have 2 Rio 800 powerheads, one on each side on my tank and both with the Hydor water deflectors. I placed them just below the surface and aimed them at each other. They work great at eliminating dead spots and creating a shimmer effect with Solaris LED fixture. Until Im ready to spend 4 or 5 hundred dollars on a better set up these will do. I feel they are a great value. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Cuts flow by Ryan

Experience Level: Beginner

Posted on 7/15/2007 from EVANSTON, IL UNITED STATES

Comments: It does rotate and does give a sorta random flow, but it cuts down the flow considerably. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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quickly wearout by TIM

Comments: I've had 4 of these so far. The first two were original from marine depot. They lasted maybe 2-3 months, got replacements from hydro, they lasted less than 1 month. I would not recommend this product to my friends.

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Below Average

N0t what I'd expected by the fish guy

Comments: ALthough this unit does circulate water in a wave like fashion, the output is so weak that it won't even reach 4 inches away. The flow is weak and im using a 295 gph maxi jet 1200. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

What A great little invention! by Troy

Comments: These little wavemakers are the greatest thing I have discovered in years. I would recommend them to anyone with a reef tank that doesn't have the money to buy a expensive wavemaking system. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

perfect for reef by Steve, H Kenner, LA

Comments: I have 2 attached, and it gives my coral a real type ocean with the water going back and forth. easy to clean. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

Good for reef/bad for snails by kc

Comments: Excellent ocean-type condition created. But a slight design change could prevent my snails from getting wedged and stopping the rotation constantly. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great

CAN'T BEAT IT FOR $13 BUCKS by Brandon Powell

Comments: These little guys are pretty good. I bought 4 a year ago. Each has ~300g/hr flow. Occasionally they stop rotating I take it apart and clean the little gears, and it works fine again. IT'S $13 BUCKS!! Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Cheap and pretty effective by Joe

Comments: Not the "best" wavemaker device out there, but one of the cheapest. If you clean it regularly it should last a while, but they're cheap to replace if necessary. A little flow from the pump is lost. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Good, in the short-term by David

Comments: These units are great for speading the load of a high-end powerhead so you don't just get a "pencil" of high-pressure water blasting across your tank but if they last for more than 3 months it's rare Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Excellent!

Great for making waves by TREY WILMOTH

Comments: I have had one for almost 5-6 months along with other powerheads. Its great but use a lower GPH PH because if so it will go further then 4in.Using higher GPH will wear it out faster, highly recommend Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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Great by Chris

Comments: Great for creating natural wave patterns for corals. Highly recommended. Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.

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